told
Translation
told, narrated, informed, instructed
Examples
He told me a secret.
He told me a secret.
She told a funny story to the children.
She told a funny story to the children.
The doctor told him to rest.
The doctor told him to rest.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((sth.)) to tell sb. sth. He told me a secret.
((sb.)) ((about sth.)) to tell sb. about sth. She told us about her holiday.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to tell sb. to do sth. The doctor told him to rest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: said, recounted, informed; Antonyms: asked, listened
Etymology
From Old English 'tellan' meaning 'to reckon, count, or relate'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'telling a tale' to someone. The 'o' in 'told' is like an open mouth speaking.